Rajasthan Assembly polls 2023 LIVE: Voting concludes in state

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12:38 PM

Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra casts his vote in Sikar

12:12 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulates ECI, casts vote in Kota

11:56 AM

Congress candidate feels confident in win after seeing voter turnout

11:44 AM

24.74% voter turnout recorded till 11 am, says ECI

Rajasthan records 24.74 per cent polling till 11 am, according to the Election Commission of India. There are 52,690,146 voters registered in Rajasthan. 

 

11:36 AM

For the restoration of law and order... I appeal to the public to vote for BJP: BJP leader Dr Alka Gurjar

With the Rajasthan elections currently underway, BJP leader Dr Alka Gurjar tell ANI, "We are fighting this election for good governance...Today, the state government and administration are deep in corruption. For the restoration of law and order, strengthening state economy, and respect for women, I appeal to the public to vote for BJP."

11:34 AM

Governor Kalraj Mishra cast his vote at a polling booth in Jaipur

11:23 AM

RLP-Azad Samaj Party alliance has a strong presence of 30-35 seats in Rajasthan: RLP leader Narayan Beniwal

11:17 AM

Robust voting underway in the state. People want change. Congress will benefit from it: Sachin Pilot

Congress leader and candidate from Tonk, Sachin Pilot tells reporters, "Robust voting underway in the state. For the past 10 years, there has been a BJP govt at the Centre. People are seeing unemployment and inflation. People want change. Congress will benefit from it."

11:15 AM

I have given my life to the Congress party, and I am glad that I did the right work: Cong leader Girija Vyas

11:11 AM

Chief election officer of Rajasthan shares images of women managed polling booths

11:09 AM

Congress will repeat govt. BJP will not be visible: CM Ashok Gehlot

After casting his vote in Sardarpura, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tells reporters, "People are enthusiastic. There is an undercurrent. People will vote on our governance, our schemes, guarantees... Congress will repeat government in Rajasthan...After today, they(BJP) will not be visible."
 

"Congress will win with a thumping majority as every section of society is with us. Her (Vasundhara Raje) claim (about there being an undercurrent in favour of BJP) is false," adds the CM.

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11:08 AM

Congress' 7 guarantees will prove to be a masterstroke: Congress leader Vaibhav Gehlot

Congress leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son, Vaibhav Gehlot casts his vote in Sardarpura. He says to ANI, "The seven guarantees announced by Congress will prove to be a masterstroke. The tradition (to change govt alternatively) will change and Congress will repeat government in the state."

 

11:07 AM

Polling agent alleges he was attacked in scuffle at booth in Churu

11:04 AM

People waiting to oust liars: BJP candidate Baba Balak Nath after casting his vote in Alwar

After casting his vote, BJP candidate Baba Balak Nath from Tijara slammed the ruling Congress government in Rajasthan, saying that people will vote for the BJP because it is "dedicated" to development and good governance. 

 

The BJP leader told ANI, "It feels great. There is great enthusiasm among people. Citizens of India are 'Bharat Bhagyavidhata'.The people of Rajasthan will vote for the BJP, which is dedicated to the development, good governance and law & order of the state."

 

"People were waiting for the day when they could oust these liars and bring a BJP government back to power in the state," he added.
 

10:55 AM

Polling agent dies of suspected cardiac arrest in Pali district of Rajasthan

A polling agent, Shanti Lal at booth number 47 in the Sumerpur assembly constituency in Pali district of Rajasthan, collapsed at the centre. Lal was rushed to a nearby hospital and then to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Officials suspect he may have suffered cardiac arrest. (PTI)